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Blog entries are related to the mainframe operating system z/VSE. Ingolf will share news, hints & tips or any topic. The postings on this site are my own and don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions.
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Some blog entries ago I promised to give you an overview about the security related enhancements in z/VSE 6.2. Here they are: OpenSSL component of z/VSE (z/VSE Cryptographic Services):
is upgraded to OpenSSL 1.0.2h to benefit from newer SSL/TLS functions for enhanced data in flight encryption. The Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) hardware acceleration with a Crypto Express6S in CCA coprocessor mode is transparently used. If the hardware is not available, the ECC software implementation continues to be used. Clients can choose to use... [More]

If you still need z/VSE 6.1 please order it now from Shopz, because with z/VSE 6.2 GA (next week) it is no longer possible to order z/VSE 6.1. The only reasons to migrate to z/VSE 6.1 instead of z/VSE 6.2, I can think of, are z/VSE 6.1 supports z10 processors. z/VSE 6.2 supports z114 / z196 or higher. Your z/VSE vendor software is not yet ready for z/VSE 6.2. Vendors got early z/VSE 6.2 drivers. That is most of them (if not all) will be ready to support z/VSE 6.2. Just check with your vendor. I recommend to go to z/VSE 6.2. It is well tested... [More]